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France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage
Tensions on the programme have long simmered, with Airbus and Dassault recently clashing over workshare in June ahead of the Paris Air Show. The sixth-generation fighter programme is due to replace Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon jets beginning in 2040.
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Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells
Demand for ammunition continues to increase with manufacturing capability growing to match. Sweden have turned to the two supply lines of Rheinmetall and Nammo as part of a Nordic effort to meet demand. The Polish Government has also announced a US$700 million investment to boost manufacture of munitions.
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US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk
The trainer aircraft recently completed the second round of extreme weather trials after enduring icy, windy and sunny conditions.
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Contract moves new Abrams tank forward in the face of cuts
Several US Army vehicle programmes were axed by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s plans to transform the US Army, as outlined in the Letter to the Force: Army Transformation Initiative document. However, the new generation Abrams M1E3 main battle tank (MBT) was singled out for survival. But what will it look like?
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Defence Notes
UAE signs major missile deals with US giant Raytheon
19th February 2019
The United Arab Emirates announced on 18 February 2019 that it had signed deals worth more than $1.6 billion for the purchase of Patriot missile …
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Digital Battlespace
Blighter’s E-scan radar for Indian pilot programme
19th February 2019
Blighter Surveillance Systems has supplied its Blighter B400 series E-scan micro Doppler ground surveillance radar to Dat-Con Defence for Indian Border Security pilot programme, the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Norway seeks VTOL UAV for coast guard vessel testing
19th February 2019
A tender has been issued seeking a VTOL UAV which will be used for the testing of its potential to carry out surveillance from a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Unifly, Terra Drone India partner to support UTM
19th February 2019
Unifly has partnered with Terra Drone India to support UAS traffic management in India, the company announced on 13 February. India also announced a draft …
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Naval Warfare
IDEX 2019: Carlo Margottini joins warship host at Port Zayed
19th February 2019
Currently conducting multiple port visits in the GCC and wider Indian Ocean region alongside other maritime duties, the Italian Navy’s INS Carlo Margottini currently finds …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2019: AM General's NXT 360 sports new camouflage system
19th February 2019
AM General is showcasing its NXT 360 vehicle with an ArmorWorks Tacticam camouflage solution integrated for the first time at IDEX 2019. The vehicle, first …
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West 2019: Marines highlight MV-22B enhancements
18th February 2019
The United States Marine Corps aviation community utilised last week’s West 2019 gathering in San Diego, California to highlight some of the new software and …
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Special Operations
Japanese SOF observe “Flintlock”
18th February 2019
Japanese special operations forces are set to further expand their international exposure by observing the latest iteration of the “Flintlock” training exercise in West Africa. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Insitu conducts first commercial UAS operations in PNG
18th February 2019
Insitu Commercial Solutions-Australia has conducted a series of aerial data collection operations in Papua New Guinea (PNG) after obtaining its first approval to carry out …
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Defence Notes
Disarmament efforts must include China as well as US and Russia, says Merkel
18th February 2019
China must be involved in international disarmament efforts, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on 16 February 2019, amid rising concern about Beijing's missile arsenal and …
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Naval Warfare
USCG receives eighth Minotaur missionised HC-130J
18th February 2019
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has received its eighth HC-130J Super Hercules long range surveillance aircraft equipped with the Minotaur mission system suite. Integration work …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy commissions USS Tulsa
18th February 2019
The US Navy commissioned its newest Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 16, the USS Tulsa, at Pier 30/32 in San Francisco on 16 February. The …
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Naval Warfare
IDEX 2019: Onboard the Al Yarmouk (video)
18th February 2019
Executive Officer of Al Yarmouk, Commander A al Abaidi, invites Shephard aboard the ageing Saudi Arabian Badr-class missile corvette. He offered an insight into the …
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Training
Norway orders Saab’s training system
18th February 2019
Saab has signed a four-year framework agreement to deliver a live fire training system for the Norwegian armed forces. The first order from the Norwegian …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2019: S-400 deliveries on track for Turkey
18th February 2019
As the battle for ground based air defence dominance continues the CEO of the Russian state corporation Rostec confirmed that deliveries of the Almaz-Antey S-400 …
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Naval Warfare
Saudi agrees joint venture with French firm to boost navy
18th February 2019
Saudi Arabia's state arms producer and a French government-majority firm signed an agreement on 17 February 2019 on a joint venture to boost the kingdom's …
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Land Warfare
Israel requests Namer APC power packs
18th February 2019
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential FMS of Namer armoured personnel carrier (APC-MT883) power packs, less transmission (NPPLT) and related …
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Military Logistics
West 2019: Navy points to sustainment impact on naval lethality
18th February 2019
US Navy leaders are highlighting the direct connection between combat system maintenance, sustainment and the delivery of lethal combat power at the West 2019 gathering in …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2019: Paramount secures first Mbombe 4 customer
18th February 2019
Paramount has successfully sold its Mbombe 4 mine protected armoured vehicle to the UAE the MoD announced at IDEX 2019. The company showcased the 4x4 variant …
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France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage
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British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6
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Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells
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US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk
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![France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage]()
France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage
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![Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells]()
Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells
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US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk
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US Navy acquires additional anti-submarine warfare kits for P-8A Poseidon aircraft
